Romans 15 - Introduction

Romans CHAPTER 15

OUTLINE AND COMMENTARY-MARK DUNAGAN

I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 15:

I. Please Your Neighbor: Romans 15:1-7

II. The Basis for Mutual Acceptance: Romans 15:8-13

III. Paul's Purpose in Writing to Them: Romans 15:14-21

IV. Plans Past, Present and Future: Romans 15:22-29

V. Paul Desires Their Prayers: Romans 15:30-33

II. INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 15:

'Paul concludes his words on Christian liberty and Christian charity by adducing the example of Christ. Who was more free from taboos and inhibitions than He? Yet who was more careful to bear with the weaknesses of others?..."Even Christ pleased not himself"; if He had done so we might wonder in what respect His life and ministry would have taken. different course from the course they did take. But the sense is that Christ did not put His own interests or welfare first (cf. 1 Peter 2:5 ff).'

'In the preceding chapter the apostle has urged the "weak" not to condemn the "strong" and the "strong" not to tempt or needlessly offend the "weak". Here he enjoins both classes to show mutual forbearance and love, following the example of Christ as set forth in the Scriptures."

'In Romans 14:1. the "strong"..are instructed to receive the "weak" brother. in Romans 14:13-23, they are told to edify him. And now in Romans 15:1-7 they are told to please him. In doing so, Paul demonstrates that one will be following Christ.'

III. COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 15: